While similar methods have worked in water and fog in the
past for a more detailed image, Aerial Burton's technology
doesn't require water, mist, or fog, meaning you can see its
holographic projections using air as the medium.

Here's how it works.

The machine uses a 1kHz pulse laser and sends
the laser through a 3D scanner, which reflects and focuses the
laser onto an exact place in the air above. The laser ionizes the
air's molecules in that specific spot, which results in the
flashes of light that make up each point.

For now, Aerial Burton's display is "low resolution,"
meaning it's capable of only basic shapes, but the team is
working on finding a way to create more-complex images while
using air instead of fog, which is tougher since air is far less
dense.

Aerial Burton is hoping to market its technology to be used
during emergencies, as the highly visual holographic display
could alert citizens and potentially direct them to safety. The
team is also hoping to shrink the laser technology necessary so
it fits inside of a car, allowing it to stay mobile.